Balotelli, 24, has struggled to settle at the club since his £16m move to Anfield, and has only found the back of the net twice in 12 appearances for the Reds.

His poor form has prompted reports suggesting he is unhappy on Merseyside, and he has been repeatedly linked with a move back to Italy.

Several sources have claimed Serie A giants Napoli and Inter Milan are keen to acquire his services, and they have also suggested the Italian giants are keen to sign him in the January transfer window.

STAYING PUT: Mario Balotelli won't be leaving Liverpool [GETTY]

“Mario does not return in Italy”

Mino Raiola

But Raiola has rubbished the reports suggesting his client will leave Anfield and has insisted the former Manchester City striker won't be moving back to his native Italy.

He said: "A return to Inter is impossible. Not for Mancini, but for other reasons of which it isn't worth talking about.